How Genetics Can Affect Fertility
Whether you’re considering having children or not, getting ahead and being in tune with your reproductive health can help you prepare for the future accordingly. For many women, an exciting momen...
Can I get pregnant any day of my cycle?
Can I get pregnant on my period? Although it is very unlikely, it is not impossible to get pregnant during, or just after, your period. This is because it is possible to be in your fertile window w...
Ovulation: its distinct and subtle signs
Planning for pregnancy? The journey could take more or less time depending on your health conditions and lifestyle. Getting familiar with the fertile window and being able to identify the precise t...
Blind spots in women’s health and medical research
In the last four years we have seen women take to the streets, unified by experiences such as the #MeToo movement. As further disparities regarding gender and race gain global attention, we ask how...
How Does Stress Impact My Menstrual Cycle?
Stress can appear in all manner of ways, be it from work, personal relationships, or juggling too many responsibilities. Although a little added pressure may help you meet that deadline, stress can...
The things we’ve missed in Sex Ed classes
What comes to your mind when you hear about Sex Ed? Images of yourself giggling with classmates in the back of the room? Your teacher awkwardly demonstrating how to use condoms on a banana? Or, do ...
Amongst the sea of menstrual cycle conversations is an island filled with questions about the different levels of pain linked to the female reproductive organs. For some, ovulation pain can be a mo...
How to Master Self-Care and Turn It Into a Habit?
When the world is shaking, finding stability within yourself can help you overcome difficult times. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed the world down, making everyone turn to themselves. Although dauntin...
Getting to know a stranger: cervical mucus and more The idea of finding and feeling my cervix had never even crossed my mind until a year ago when I found myself standing with one leg up on the toi...
The Wonders of Our Cervical Fluid
Every single day of a woman’s menstrual cycle is another excuse to look and see how her body is changing in response to the hormones produced and fluids being released. Alongside having a period...
Medical Racism - Decolonising Healthcare
The racism that exists globally within healthcare systems and the medical sphere is rife. By definition, racism refers to the belief that one race is superior to another - but this broadens to inc...
Celebrating your sexual health
This September sees a global awareness for sexual health advocacy. Around the world, people are celebrating the uniqueness of sexuality and sharing information about how to keep our sex lives in ti...
Do you know when your last period was? Or how long it lasted? And how it felt compared to the period before? Perhaps not, but you are definitely not alone. Understanding your menstrual cycle can ...
Many people turn to exercise as a way to better their health. Yet, without considering the menstrual cycle, it may be much harder for individuals to achieve their health goals. At the same time, ha...
The PMS experience around the world
Did you know that premenstrual syndrome, otherwise known as PMS is known to affect 90% of women yet it remains a highly under-researched subject (1)? PMS involves a large number of symptoms that ...
What is endometriosis and how does it affect fertility?
For all too many women, endometriosis is a term they have never heard of. However, there are over 190 million women worldwide affected by this condition (1). In the past 50 years, the number of peo...
Ovarian cancer: how to reduce your risk and prevention
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops within the ovaries, when cancer cells grow abnormally and eventually form a tumour. Despite its often subtle signs and symptoms, ovarian cancer is t...
